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India Gazette
a day ago
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- India Gazette
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta requests Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to rename Old Delhi Railway Station
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday wrote to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and requested him to rename the Old Delhi Railway Station as Maharaja Agrasen Railway Station. CM Gupta wrote, 'I am writing to respectfully request your kind consideration for renaming the Old Delhi Railway Station in honour of Maharaja Agrasen, a revered historical figure whose legacy has had a profound impact on the socio-economic development of India, particularly in Delhi.' She mentioned that Maharaja Agrasen is regarded as a symbol of social justice and welfare, and has played a pivotal role in shaping Delhi. 'Maharaja Agrasen is widely regarded as a symbol of social justice, economic foresight, and community welfare. His countless followers and descendants continue to play a pivotal role in shaping Delhi's economic and cultural landscape,' she wrote. Calling it a fitting tribute to the Maharaja Agrasen, she added, 'Renaming the Old Delhi Railway Station as Maharaja Agrasen Railway Station would serve as a fitting tribute to his enduring contributions and would deeply resonate with the sentiments of millions of Delhi residents who hold him in the highest esteem. I would be truly grateful for your personal intervention in facilitating favourable and expeditious consideration of this proposal by your esteemed Ministry.' According to the website of the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation, the Old Delhi Railway Station in Delhi, that is, the Delhi Junction Railway Station, was built like a fort, with two opposite sides, namely Kashmere Gate and Chandni Chowk. The two localities are linked by an elevated pedestrian bridge called Kodiya Pul. Meanwhile, the Delhi Jal Board, under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has rolled out a 45-point action plan aimed at enhancing the capital's water infrastructure, upgrading sewerage networks, increasing transparency in tanker services, and rejuvenating the heavily polluted Yamuna River. The comprehensive plan, backed by a budget of Rs 9,000 crore, is targeted for completion by next year, a senior official confirmed. (ANI)
Mint
a day ago
- Politics
- Mint
Rename Old Delhi Railway Station after Maharaja Agrasen: CM Rekha Gupta to Ashwini Vaishnaw
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta wrote to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on July 1 to request that the Old Delhi Railway Station be renamed Maharaja Agrasen Railway Station. "I am writing to respectfully request your kind consideration for renaming the Old Delhi Railway Station in honour of Maharaja Agrasen, a revered historical figure whose legacy has had a profound impact on the socio-economic development of India, particularly in Delhi," Gupta wrote in the letter to Vaishnav, news agency ANI said. In the letter, the Chief Minister said Maharaja Agrasen is regarded as a symbol of social justice and welfare and has played a pivotal role in shaping Delhi. "Maharaja Agrasen is widely regarded as a symbol of social justice, economic foresight, and community welfare. His countless followers and descendants continue to play a pivotal role in shaping Delhi's economic and cultural landscape," she wrote. She said remaining the railway station would be a fitting tribute to the Maharaja Agrasen. "Renaming the Old Delhi Railway Station as Maharaja Agrasen Railway Station would serve as a fitting tribute to his enduring contributions and would deeply resonate with the sentiments of millions of Delhi residents who hold him in the highest esteem. I would be truly grateful for your personal intervention in facilitating favourable and expeditious consideration of this proposal by your esteemed Ministry." The Old Delhi Railway Station, also known as the Delhi Junction Railway Station, was built like a fort, with two opposite sides: Kashmere Gate and Chandni Chowk. The two localities are linked by an elevated pedestrian bridge called Kodiya Pul. Agrasen, most commonly known as Maharaja Agrasen, was a legendary Indian king of Agroha, a city of traders in the district of Hisar, Haryana. He is credited with the establishment of a kingdom of traders in Northern India named Agroha, and is known for his compassion in refusing the sacrificial slaughter of animals in yajnas. Renaming the Old Delhi Railway Station as Maharaja Agrasen Railway Station would serve as a fitting tribute to his enduring contributions and would deeply resonate with the sentiments of millions of Delhi residents. The Agrawals, a community of traditional traders from northern India, regard Maharaja Agrasen as their forefather and a historical figure who established the foundations of their community in the Kingdom of Agroha.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
CM wants Old Delhi railway station to be renamed after Maharaja Agrasen
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta has written to Union railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, requesting that the Old Delhi Railway Station be renamed in honour of Maharaja Agrasen, a legendary figure revered for his contributions to social justice, according to two senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders familiar with the matter. Old Delhi Railway Station was built in 1864. (HT Archive) In a letter dated June 19, which HT has reviewed, Gupta urged the Union minister's personal intervention in the proposal. 'I am writing to respectfully request your kind consideration for renaming the Old Delhi Railway Station in honour of Maharaja Agrasen, a revered historical figure whose legacy has had profound impact on the socio-economic development of India, particularly in Delhi. Maharaja Agrasen is widely regarded as a symbol of social justice, economic foresight, and community welfare. His countless followers and descendants continue to play a pivotal role in shaping Delhi's economic and cultural landscape,' CM Gupta wrote in the letter. One of the BJP leaders cited confirmed that the letter was sent last week, and said that the chief minister has sought the 'personal intervention' of the railways minister for the renaming. Located adjacent to Chandni Chowk, the Old Delhi Railway Station — officially known as Delhi Junction — is one of the city's most prominent landmarks and serves as a key transit hub for trains to and from several major cities in north India. Built in the 19th century during British rule, it is also the oldest major railway station in Delhi and among the busiest in the country. In her letter, Gupta said renaming the station would be a 'fitting tribute' to Maharaja Agrasen's enduring legacy and would resonate deeply with the people of Delhi. 'It would honour a leader who has inspired generations with his vision of equality, economic self-reliance, and collective progress,' she wrote. The renaming of railway stations falls under the jurisdiction of the Union ministry of railways, and such proposals must be formally approved by the ministry before being implemented. State governments and local authorities can recommend name changes, but the final decision lies with the central government. When asked about the letter, officials from the chief minister's office declined to comment on the letter. HT also reached out to Vaishnaw's office but did not get a response till the time of going to press. The proposal to rename Old Delhi Railway Station is not the first such move in the city in recent years. The BJP-led government at the Centre has approved several renamings, including that of the Mughal Garden at Rashtrapati Bhavan to Amrit Udyan, and Rajpath to Kartavya Path.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Support of society must for progress of daughters: CM
New Delhi: If society resolves to support its daughters, they will be seen occupying leadership positions across govt sectors, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Thursday while recalling her political journey. Addressing an event held to mark Vaishya Agrawal Samaj Foundation Day, she emphasised on women empowerment . The event, which was organised at Bharat Mandapam by Delhi-Haryana Agrawal Maitri Sangh, was also attended by Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva and senior RSS pracharak Pawan Jindal. Saini said that Maharaja Agrasen initiated a new socio-economic and political order of democratic governance, which was relevant even today. He added that governance should be based on equality, cooperation and compassion, without discrimination or violence. "These principles are mirrored in Prime Minister Modi's philosophy of sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas and sabka prayas." Saini said that the event was not just a celebration but also a moment to honour the community's heritage and culture. Sachdeva said that remembering or worshipping Maharaja Agrasen was akin to remembering Lord Ram. "The Agrawal community embodies the spirit of justice, ethics and service," he added. The BJP functionary praised the community's efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic, calling it a symbol of resilience.
